BSO de Berenstad B.V. 'Achtbaan'

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice is sound with a pleasant atmosphere and engaged staff
• Sufficient qualified personnel with appropriate diplomas and language proficiency requirements
• Safety and health policy is adequately documented and followed
• Accommodation is appropriately furnished with sufficient indoor and outdoor space
• Each child has a fixed mentor

Shortcomings

• The ongoing process of safety and health policy can be strengthened by more actively involving staff in risk assessments
• Cupboard with play materials to be better organized (recovery action has since been completed)

Violations

• Pedagogical policy: multi-location care on non-school days is insufficiently described (locations, social-emotional safety, allocation to base groups are missing)
• Parental rights: alternative parent consultation (AOR) is insufficiently implemented and not demonstrable; parents are insufficiently involved in advisory-right topics
• Annual complaints report 2024 was not sent in time (before 1 June), not brought to parents' attention in time, and contains traceable personal data

Summary

The annual inspection by GGD Flevoland at BSO de Berenstad "Achtbaan" in Almere presents a mixed picture. The location provides pedagogically sound care with a pleasant atmosphere, engaged staff, and good child involvement. However, three significant shortcomings have been identified in the pedagogical policy, parent involvement, and annual complaints report. The GGD advises the municipal executive to take enforcement action.